Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-02-10

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and exposure on the battle field, but b.
had an abiding faith that should he b.
called away before his wife the peopl
whom he had served so long and so wei
would not grudgingly, but fully pay thei
debts of honor to her.
Senator Cockrell said that however b,
nigh have differed with General Logan
ne respected, admired, loved and hon
ored him for his many noble, generou,
and chivalrous qualities of head anC
heart, the distinguishing attributes of {
true soldier and great man among all no
tons and tongues.
Senator Frye said Senators had to-day
brought and would bring garland OF
wreatns with which TO decorate the grave
of the dead soldier and Senator. He
would content himself with Offering 8
flower. Senator Logan was an honest
man. He did not mean by that he would
! not steal, nor bear false witness, and that
| lie had not "an itching palm," but he
meant that ne had an honest mind, 6n
| honest purpose, an honest habit of think
Ing. He meant that he never played
tricks with his menlal machinery to serve
his own ends and his own purposes,
and never attempted juggling with
| it. He Permitted his mind in
spite of his ambition, his ptejudices, his
jealousy and MS passions, to go straight
forward in its operations; and the result
was confidence, followed always by earn
est, determined, intense action. 1t was
that whiGh constituted Logan's strength
in the Senate, in the army and with the
people. Within few days be had seen an
item floating in the press to the effect
that during the Republican national con-
ventiou in 1880, when it was apparent
that Blaine could not be nominal
ed, that Senators Hale and Frye
had visited General Logan and rendered
to him the support of their friends for
nomination if he would accept the candi-
dacY. OF course that was myth. Sena-
tors Hale and Frye knew Logan too well
to undertake to bribe him from his ale
glance to Grant. In conclusion he said:
Logan was fearless, honest mai: may
our dear Lord give him blessed rest
and glorious Immortality.
Senator Plumb said no one could deny
to General Logan the rare gifts and virtues
which make their possessor conspicuous
anywhere. His soul was restless, his en-
ergy intense, his Industry tireless, his in
tellect clear and incisive, his courage
mistaken IN any and every circumstance,
his loyalty to truth md duty and his
| fidelity to friendship, in these days Of
seeking, almost phenomenal.
Senator Eyarts said the looms of time
were never idle. The busy fingers of the
fates were ever weaving as in tapestry
the many threads and co!ors which make
out mems several lives, and when these
were exposed to critics and admirers
there would be found few of brighter
color or nobler pattern than that of John
A. Logan.
Senator Sabin said he would treat the
subject from a personal standpoint and
| from his own impressions and experience.
He regarded Logan as one CT the best OF
men AMI noblest of characters. He was q
Colossus among the giants of American
history. and his individuality and genius
would remain impressed on American
institutions.
Senator Palmer said if Logan had been
Frenchman during the throes of revo-
luton he would have been the Danton OF
that day, and his motto that of his great
prototype, "To dare" and by that sign
he would have saved his country. If born
in Switzerland he would have been q
Winkelreid. If there was to be a dis
tinctive type of the Caucasian race II
would have as q substructure the virtues
which have made the name of Logan
famous for intrepidlty of spirit, honesty
of purpose, generosity for the vanquished
and catholicity of view for all.
Senator Ransom was prepared to
speak, but the proceedings had already
extended beyond the expected hour for
their termination and he, therefore, gave
it g farewell and, after few remarks,
moved the adoption of the resolution Of
fered by Senator Cullom.
The resolution was adopted and the
Senate adjourned.
THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Feb. THE Speaker
laid before the House the Senate bill to
encourage the manufacture for modern
naval ordnance and other naval purpose
and to provide heavy ordnance adapted
to modern naval warfare.
| Mr.. Reed of Maine asked unanimous
consent for immediate consideration of
| the bill.
Mr.. Holman OF Indiana objected.
Mr.. Reed then asked that it be made
the special order for Monday next, but
encountered an objection from Mr.. Eden
of Illinois.
Mr.. Reed inquired to what committee
the bill would be referred under rules.
The Speaker replied that the bill would
20 under the rules to the committee on
appropriations.
Mr.. Reed inquired if the bill was one
which the committee on appropriations
would have the right to report at any
time for immediate consideration. He
wanted to fix the responsibility OF refus-
al 10 fortify the country upon the gent le-
men upon whom it ought to rest, and he
wanted to fix the responsibility upon the
Democratic party.
The Speaker stated that in Its nature
the bill was for the support of the govern
mept and would come under the rule
which allowed the committee on appro-
priations to report at any time.
After considerable more talk the bill
was referred to the committee on appro-
priations.
The Speaker also laid before the House
the Senate bill providingfor the manufac-
ture OF ordnance for army purposes, and
making appropriations for coast defense.
In response to question by Mr.. Reed
the Speaker stated that this bill would
also 60 to the committee on appropria-
tions, and it was referred.
On motion of Mr.. Throckmorton of
Texas the bill was passed authorizing the
Fort Worth and Denver City Railroad
Company to construct railroad through
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